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Honey Dijon Dressing
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Honey Dijon Dressing

Honey Dijon Dressing blends olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic, ginger, and salt into a balanced vinaigrette with sweet, tangy, and mildly pungent notes. The dressing is emulsified either by stirring or shaking, creating a smooth texture suitable for salads or dips.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 garlic minced, clove
  • ½ inch ginger minced, fresh
  • ¼ teaspoon salt fine sea salt

Instructions

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  1. In a 12-ounce mason jar, combine the olive oil, vinegar, mustard, lemon juice, honey, garlic, ginger, and salt. Use a spoon to stir until well mixed, or secure the lid on the jar and shake well.
  2. Taste the dressing and make any adjustments, as needed. For a sweeter dressing, add more honey, and for a more tangy dressing, add a little more Dijon mustard.
  3. Secure the lid on the jar and store it in the fridge until you're ready to use it. It will keep well for up to 5 days when chilled. This dressing may thicken when cold, but it will become runny again if you let it come to room temperature again. Run the sealed jar under warm tap water to speed the process if you're in a hurry.

Notes

  • The nutritional estimate corresponds to about 2 tablespoons of dressing serving size.
  • For a creamy dip, add 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt and mix well.
  • Store the dressing refrigerated for up to 5 days; it may thicken when cold but loosens when warmed to room temperature.
  • Adjust honey or Dijon mustard amounts to taste for sweeter or tangier dressing variants.
  • This recipe was updated in October 2023 for improved flavor balance; the original had more mustard.

Nutrition Information

Calories 99kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 0.3g (0%) Protein 0.3g (1%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 8g (40%) Sodium 66mg (3%) Potassium 9mg (0%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Vitamin A 4IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.02mg (0%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 99

% Daily Value*

Calories 99kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 0.3g 0%
Protein 0.3g 1%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Potassium 9mg 0%
Fiber 0.3g 1%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Vitamin A 4IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.02mg 0%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.